TAIPEI, Taiwan—An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, leaving 15 people with minor injuries.
The quake hit at 12:17 a.m. local time, with its epicenter 7 miles north of Yujing at a preliminary depth of 6 miles, USGS said. Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration recorded a magnitude of 6.4.
There were no immediate reports of deaths from the quake, though rescuers were still assessing damage.
Taiwan’s fire department said 15 people were sent to hospital for minor injuries. Among them were six people, including one child, who were rescued from a collapsed house in Nanxi District, Tainan city. The Zhuwei bridge on a provincial highway was reported to be damaged….
Magnitude 6 Earthquake in Taiwan Leaves 15 People With Minor Injuries
